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New York Times
14-07-2025
- New York Times
The Tooth Fairy Is Real. She's a Dentist in Seattle.
The letter looked like a ransom note, each jagged letter traced over and over for emphasis. The message got straight to the point: 'I KNOW IT'S YOU MOM.' A fourth-grader named Caden had begun to harbor suspicions about the supposedly magical being who left cash under his pillow after each baby tooth fell out. There had been inconsistencies in the tooth fairy's behavior: After Caden lost his first tooth, he woke up to a crisp $100 bill. His mother, Ashley Lee, a chiropractor in California, quickly came to regret that initial gift, delivered in an excited rush, not accounting for the dozens of teeth to come. For his next teeth, Caden received less, and the variations in bills raised questions in his mind. And so he wrote the accusatory letter. Now, Ms. Lee wanted to keep him a believer. So she took a shot in the dark, and dashed off a note to what she figured was a made-up 'toothfairy' email address, not knowing if anyone would receive it. 'Caden thinks it is me giving him money for exchanging the tooth,' she wrote, asking the tooth fairy to reply and prove him wrong. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gerrit Cole shares adorable dad stories from little league sidelines
Gerrit Cole shares adorable dad stories from little league sidelines originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the first time all season, Gerrit Cole was back in the Yankee Stadium spotlight. No, not the one on the mound, but in the YES Network broadcast booth Tuesday night during the Yankees-Angels game. And while the 2023 Cy Young winner didn't offer more than a general timeline on his rehab from Tommy John surgery, the notoriously serious right-hander offered a glimpse into his life as Little League dad. Advertisement Michael Kay asked Cole about his sons, Caden and Everett, and if he has been able to play catch with them since the surgery. New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is introduced on Opening Day 2025.© Brad Penner-Imagn Images 'Left-handed. I haven't thrown anything with my right hand,' Cole admitted when asked about his throwing progression. 'But it's been good for Caden. He's a left-handed hitter, so, you know — exposing him left-on-left.' Caden was born during Cole's first season with the Yankees, in June of 2020. He played T-ball this season on a team with Carlos Rodon's son, Bo, coached by Amy Cole. He said it was great that he was able to watch their first Little League games. 'Bo (Rodon) was most improved,' Cole offered. Advertisement Later, analyst Todd Frazier warned Cole about what's to come. Frazier said 'just wait when all the parents are watching and the former big leaguer can't throw a strike.' during coach-pitch little league. Cole laughed. Cole explained that when he throws batting practice with his son and his friends, he asks the kids to take a practice swing before he pitches. That way, he can see their swing path and 'lob it in' for maximum contact. It's a very Gerrit Cole move — part scouting report, part Sandlot. After the March Tommy John surgery, Cole is not expected back until next season. He said that he is 'closer to playing catch than surgery now.' Cole offered interesting insight into fellow pitchers Will Warren, Clarke Schmidt and Max Fried. He also had some interesting comments on his approach and preparation to pitching. Advertisement Unfortunately, no one asked him about Rafael Devers being traded out of the American League East. Related: Injured Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Shares Heart-Warming Rehab Update Related: MLB Announces Surprise Honor for Yankees Legend at All-Star Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Associated Press
11-06-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Teen Hooked on Crocheting Kindness is Awarded Kids Wish Network's Hero of the Year at Zebulon Police Department!
ZEBULON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2025 / Local teen Caden Hudson is an exceptional 14-year-old whose life is already profoundly filled with a sense of purpose. She has a meaningful connection with the Zebulon and Wake Forest Police Departments, helping to bring comfort to children by creating crafted with love crocheted stuffed animals for their first responders to gift to children facing traumatic and crisis situations. Caden has also taught other Girl Scout troops how to crochet, and recruited adult crocheters to help make even more animals to donate. She is dedicated to serving her community, and continues to be an exemplary role model of selflessness, inspiring Wish Network Hero of the Year It was now Caden's turn to receive an outpour of support for her acts of kindness, and it was all a big surprise. Caden thought she was going to the Zebulon Police Department to donate more of her crocheted stuffed animals for kids in her community, but it was all part of a top secret plan. After arriving at the police station with her family and grandparents, Kids Wish Network announced that Caden was chosen as its Hero of the Year 2024! First came a speech acknowledging Caden's accomplishments, followed by a jumbo check for $3,000! And it all went down surrounded by some of her biggest fans, officers of the Zebulon and Wake Forest Police Departments. It was a heartfelt gathering, embracing Caden and her deep connection with her community. The Zebulon PD had the room decorated with blue and silver balloons and a chocolate chip cookie cake, Caden's favorite! 'Kids Wish Network is so happy to reward Caden for her dedication to helping children, and teaching and inspiring others, creating a rippling effect of do-gooders in her community,' said Programs Manager Tambra Fulk. 'Her compassion and dedication touches so many hearts.' Caden was previously recognized in 2024 as a Kids Wish Network Hero of the Month, and once again thought of others when she was rewarded a retail gift card in her special Hero gift package. Caden could have gone on a shopping spree for herself, but chose to buy more yarn and materials to make more stuffed crochet animals to deliver to first responders. Caden also spent her entire spring break crocheting. She was later selected as a finalist among other extraordinary Hero of the Month nominees over the past year, and then selected as Kids Wish Network's Hero of the Year 2024. Heroes are recognized for their demonstrated acts of kindness, bravery, leadership, determination in overcoming challenges, and positivity, inspiring others. About Kids Wish Network Kids Wish Network has been making dreams come true for children since 1997. We started with the single purpose of granting wishes to children suffering from life-threatening conditions, but have since created additional programs to benefit kids nationwide, including Hero of the Month, Project Toy Drop, Holiday of Hope Gift Banks, and A Child Forever Funeral Assistance. For more information, visit Contact Information: Tambra Fulk Wish Department Manager [email protected] 727-789-0008 SOURCE: Kids Wish Network press release
Time Business News
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Inside Stathamism, the New Film About the Reddit Cult That Worshiped Jason Statham
By Rossmen Evans There was a Reddit cult. It called itself Stathamism. It worshipped Jason Statham's character in Crank. It believed that living like Chev Chelios was the only way to be truly alive. That's not a joke. Back in 2019, a user who went by 'Opal' created the subreddit r/stathamism that would become ground zero for one of the weirdest digital rabbit holes the internet has ever seen. The basic idea? Reality was fake, and the only way to stay 'awake' inside it was to keep your adrenaline up at all times. Just like in the movie Crank. The subreddit looked like a joke at first. Users shared memes, screenshots, and video clips. But things started getting serious fast. People began reenacting scenes from Crank. Public stunts. Fights. Car chases. Someone posted a GoPro video of themselves jumping from a roof onto a moving truck. One thread casually discussed heart defibrillators as 'ritual tools.' By the time Reddit took the community down in 2023, there were multiple hospitalizations tied to it. Some were ruled accidental. At least one death was left open by the police. The phrase 'performance suicide' started popping up in reports. Reddit wiped the subreddit. There is little to no information left on the existence of this group. But you know how that goes. Screenshots live forever. Now, two filmmakers — Caden Ahmad and Aryan Chaudhari — are turning the whole mess into a movie. The film is currently in production and is already gaining traction with people who were on Reddit at the time and remember the cult before it got decimated from the internet. 'I thought it was fake at first,' Caden says. 'Then I found a PDF called The Crank Testament. That was when I realized this was something deeper than internet trolling.' The film blends real archival Reddit content, surreal dramatizations, and the kind of grainy, brain-melting intensity that feels pulled straight from the internet's underbelly. It leans heavily into dark comedy, using absurdity as a scalpel to dissect how easily people fall into belief systems built on spectacle and chaos. At its core, Stathamism is Caden and Aryan's sharp critique of America's obsession with true crime, cult narratives, and the way we glamorize extremism when it's packaged like entertainment. The result is as disturbing as it is ridiculous — and that's entirely the point. 'We wanted to explore what happens when irony stops being ironic,' Aryan explains. 'People throw themselves into movements all the time. This one just happened to worship a guy who needs to stay pumped full of adrenaline or die.' Even though the subreddit is gone, echoes of Stathamism still bounce around online. Some YouTube comments mention 'Chev Ascension.' A deleted TikTok audio featuring a slowed down version of the Crank theme was tagged with 'stathamloop.' There are even rumors that an underground Discord server still exists, but no one's been able to verify it. At its core, Stathamism is about how the internet makes anything believable. Even worshipping Jason Statham. Especially worshipping Jason Statham. The film does not answer all your questions. It just asks weirder ones. And honestly, that's probably for the best. Links: TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Detroit Lions TE Caden Prieskorn is only the second-most famous person in his household
You might not recognize tight end Caden Prieskorn the first time he lines up for the Detroit Lions. But you might recognize his wife. The Lions signed Prieskorn, a native of Lake Orion, as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-6 tight end played his first three seasons at Memphis before finishing his college career with two seasons at Ole Miss, where he served as one of two primary tight ends. Advertisement But it's his wife that has the more famous backstory. Detroit Lions tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) speaks after practice during rookie mini camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 9, 2025. DAVE BIRKETT'S OBSERVATIONS: Busy day for 'playmaker' WR Isaac TeSlaa Cali Prieskorn, who met Caden while at Ole Miss, has amassed a TikTok audience of over 795,000 followers and has close to half a million followers on Instagram. (She's still not No. 1 in Allen Park, though, as Lions quarterback Jared Goff, has 556,000 Instagram followers.) Cali's video content mostly focuses on her family, football and life as a stay-at-home mom. Her social media presence has influenced some interesting football-related headlines on the internet, including one from People that reads "Cali Prieskorn was 'Confident' About Husband Caden's NFL Draft Until She Learned 1 Shocking Rule." Advertisement "She's just awesome about making good content," Prieskorn said. "She's at home with two kids all day, so she has something to do, and she doesn't have to go get a babysitter and work an eight-to-five job." The Prieskorn name may also be familiar to Michigan football fans. Caden's younger brother Brady is a freshman tight end for the Wolverines and was a four-star recruit out of Rochester Adams. THE TOP PICK: Detroit Lions' Tyleik Williams leaves first rookie camp practice early: 'Just being smart' "It's cool, I get to be around him for who knows how long," Caden said. "You never know what happens but I'm going to try to make the most of my opportunity." Advertisement In his final college season, Prieskorn played in all 13 games while hauling in 27 catches for 401 yards. Many NFL experts considered him a fringe draft candidate, with one projection having him go in the seventh round. Now, he's one of three Michigan-born undrafted rookies in camp with the Lions, along with defensive back Ian Kennelly out of Macomb and running back Anthony Tyus III out of Portage. If Prieskorn ends up making the Lions roster, his whole family might show up to Ford Field. "This is definitely surreal," he said. "Just being around 45 minutes away from here. My whole family is from Michigan, so I'm really the only one that really was out of the state. And then just being around family and my brothers, my sister and my mom are all here, my grandparents, too. So it's good to be back." You can reach Christian at cromo@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions TE Caden Prieskorn has a far more famous wife
